Ted C. Graziani, state chair for CTESGR will be the guest speaker for the 2014 Officer's Dining In

Hartford, CT- Connecticut Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, is proud to announce that its state chair, Ted C. Graziani of Ellington, Connecticut will be the guest speaker for the 2014 Officer's Dining In scheduled for Nov. 6, 2014, at 6:00 P.M. at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, Connecticut.

"It is a privilege and an honor to address the officers of Connecticut's various service branches I am grateful to represent Connecticut Guardsmen and Reservists in my capacity as the state chair and as always, I feel it is important to put service members first, not only during this Veterans Day, but year round," said Graziani.

In addition to being the state chairman for the Connecticut Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve, Graziani has been employed with Hamilton-Sundstrand for more than 20 years and serves on the National Guard and Reserve & Reserve Forces advisory committee for the National American Legion. He is a Vietnam Veteran with the U.S. Army and has a long and distinguished record of association with numerous Veterans organizations. Graziani also served 12 years in the Connecticut House of Representatives as well as serving in community volunteer organizations.

The Officer's Dining In is a formal military ceremony that includes officers from all of the branches of service within Connecticut to gather together for dinner to foster camaraderie and esprit de corps.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) was established in 1972 to develop and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR advocates relevant initiatives, recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of applicable laws, and resolves conflict between service members and employers. Paramount to ESGR's mission is encouraging employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective, and proven leadership to the civilian workforce. Graziani will take charge of Connecticut ESGR and oversee the implementation of the mission.

More information about the ESGR mission, Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil, or by calling Ben Beaudry of Connecticut ESGR at 860.524.4970.